News Release, January 12, 2017 – On December 20th, 2016 the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors approved and adopted the 2017 CVCC Strategic Plan. Facilitated internally using the Strategic Planning Template provided by The BC Chamber of Commerce the Directors had two 3 hour meetings and communications via email over a 2 month period to develop what President, Peter Smith claims to be “the strongest and most comprehensive strategic plan the CVCC has ever had.”
The following is an excerpt from the 2016 Strategic Plan Click Here to Download the 2017 Strategic Plan – FINAL
Vision Statement
Through the collaborative and advocacy efforts of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce the Columbia Valley has a thriving economy and an engaged business community.
Mission Statement
The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is an organization within the business community promoting and supporting responsible commerce through effective advocacy, communication, networking and education on behalf of it membership.
Guiding Principles
- We advocate for business.
- We collaborate to support the business community and benefit the economy.
- We provide educational opportunities to our membership, staff and volunteers.
- We conduct business in an innovative and professional manner.
Strategic Focus
The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce has 5 Pillars of Strategic Focus. Each pillar has a goal, objectives and actions. The outcomes of the actions are the measurement by which the success of the goals are measured. Click on this link to read more… 2017 Strategic Plan – FINAL